Jay Westbrook

American politician

Jay Westbrook (born 1947) is an American politician of the Democratic Party in Cleveland, Ohio. For 34 years, he was a member of Cleveland City Council representing wards on the west side of Cleveland. He was first elected to council in 1979[1] and served as its president from 1990 to 1999.[2][3] Some of his political positions included being pro-gun control and pro-LGBT rights.[3] He was also considered to be a consumer advocate, particularly with regards to health care.[4] Westbrook retired from Council on December 31, 2013.[2] Following retirement, he worked for the Thriving Communities program of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy starting in 2014.[3]

References

  1. ^ Clavel, Pierre (1986). The Progressive City: Planning and Participation, 1969-1984. Rutgers University Press. p. 93. ISBN 9780813511191.
  2. ^ a b "Longtime Councilman Announces Retirement". WJW (TV). Cleveland. 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Behrens, Caitlin. Gleydura, Steve (ed.). "Where Are They Now: Jay Westbrook". Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  4. ^ United States House Permanent Select Committee on Aging (January 19, 1990). Rising Medigap Rates. Vol. 4. Cleveland, Ohio: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 40.

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Preceded by
George L. Forbes
 President of Cleveland City Council
1990–1999 		Succeeded by
Michael D. Polensek


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